Costa Rica Travel Tips

Bustling big city or nature?s haven? Whichever way you see it, San Jose offers plenty of excitement for the first time and returning visitor alike. In fact, its obvious architecture of tall ...
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The majestic gray cone of Costa Rica?s most famous volcano, Arenal, has the frustrating habit of veiling itself in thick clouds about 80% of the time. That?s why clever travelers plan to spend a few ...
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Costa Rica may be small, but contained within its borders is a profound diversity of natural landscapes and environments ? including two gorgeous coastlines, mountain ranges, rivers, waterfalls, ...
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The thick rainforests of tropical Costa Rica are home to some 850 unique species of birds. As a result, this tiny country stationed between Nicaragua and Panama, is one of the best places for ...
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San Jose in Costa Rica is many things to many people. Looming skyscrapers, glitzy malls, busy businessmen and a fast-paced lifestyle is perhaps the more obvious appearance to those visiting on ...
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The best way to introduce yourself to the natural beauty of Arenal Volcano National Park is to hike one of the park?s easy-to-navigate trails, which will take you through secondary rainforest and ...
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It?s possible to wiz through the rain forest on a high-flying zip line, but slightly less-thrilling?though equally scenic?canopy tours offer travelers a calmer way to experience the wonder of the ...
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San José makes an excellent base for exploring Costa Rica. For first-time visitors, the best way to make the most of these day-long excursions to take a guided tour, though some are doable on ...
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With its perfect and predictable sandy-bottomed beach break, flanked by more challenging waves on either side, Jaco has long been a top draw for the international surfing set. Waves are kicky enough ...
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Jaco, with its endless options for lodging, dining, and nightlife, makes a fine and festive base for exploring area beaches on Costa Rica?s gorgeous Central Pacific Coast. Don?t limit yourself! With ...
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Everyone knows that the best time to visit Costa Rica is in dry season, from mid-December through April or so, when the sun is shining and prices are at a premium. Or is it? Costa Rica is a popular ...
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Friendly and beautiful, Costa Rica is a fine destination to introduce children to the adventure of travel. Though still a developing country, it boasts some of the best tourism infrastructure in ...
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One of the best reasons to visit Costa Rica is to see the wildlife, obsessively protected by both the government and private interests, and often easily spotted from beautifully maintained trails in ...
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The most popular island escape off Costa Rica?s Pacific Coast is this idyllic spot?actually two neighboring islets, Alcatraz and Tolinga?known as Isla Tortuga, or Turtle Island. Its rugged, rocky ...
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